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**Udog** · 01-21-2017, 08:14 AM

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

— Jazz 112, Mavericks 107 OT— Fun game to watch; had to switch to the Dallas TV guys. Utah announcers were so monotone, they had me falling asleep, and this was a fun game.

— 76ers 93, Trailblazers 92— Sixers won eight of their last ten games.

— Youngstown St 92, Green Bay 89— Pretty big upset in the Horizon League.

— Yale 75, Brown 74— Bulldogs were down a dozen at the half.

— Lakers lost D’Angelo Russell to an MCL sprain and a calf strain.

— Monmouth 82, Manhattan 71— Hawks lead St Peter’s by half-game in MAAC.

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Random stuff on a winter day

13) Packers-Falcons Sunday is the last football game at the Georgia Dome; Falcons get a new domed stadium next season. Georgia Dome is where the Rams won their Super Bowl; kind of sad to see it go. Plus, it isn’t that old, maybe 25 years old?

Braves/Falcons both get new stadiums in 2017; people in Georgia must pay lot of taxes.

12) Was fun watching some D-League on TV this week; every college player should be glued to it, to see how many really good college players aren’t in the NBA. Until your game is as refined as it can be, you’d be wise to stay in college, get your education as you prep for pro basketball.

11) To make the NBA, you have to be great at one thing; a player named Devondrick Walker from Texas A&M-Commerce was 12-12 on the arc in two games for the 76ers’ D-League team this week. Shooters are always marketable- maybe the Sixers will call him up.

10) The Texas high school football championship game drew 35,089 fans; thats more than 20 of the 40 college bowl games that were played this season.

9) Florida State’s basketball team is 5-1 in the ACC; opponents are shooting 46.1% outside the arc against the Seminoles, only 42.9% inside the arc. Very unusual set of numbers.

8) Over his last 13 games, totaling 316:00, Rajon Rondo has taken zero foul shots. None. Bupkus.

Over his last 17 games, covering 442:00, he is 0-2 on the charity stripe. How does this happen?

7) Washington Wizards’ Otto Porter didn’t play AAU ball as a kid; his parents wouldn’t let him. His dad was the all-time leading scorer at SE Missouri State, thought Otto would develop better as a player if he just worked on his game and he was right.

6) Speaking of the Wizards, they’re 17-7 in their last 24 games, after a 6-12 start. Glad for coach Scott Brooks, who got a raw deal in Oklahoma City.

5) I had no idea that Mississauga is the 6th-largest city in Canada. Now I know.

4) If you’re a student at U of Oregon, your student ID also serves as a free bus pass for the city of Eugene, so you’ve got that going for you.

3) I’m not sure which is more surprising, that someone didn’t vote for Ken Griffey Jr for the Hall of Fame last year, or that Tim Wakefield got a Hall of Fame vote this year.

2) Georgia leads the SEC, shooting 73.9% on the foul line as a team; there are five teams in the Southern Conference shooter higher than that from the line.

1— It still amuses me how close some fans are to the benches in NBA games; those tickets cost a lot of money, but they’re sitting right next to the trainer or an assistant coach. Have to be some interesting conversations that go on, ya think?

**Udog** · 01-21-2017, 08:41 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, January 21

Portland lost its last four games, losing brutal 93-92 game in Philly last night; Blazers are 5-12 as a road underdog. Four of their last six games stayed under total. Celtics won seven of last nine games, are 10-7 as a home favorite. Over is 11-3-1 in their last 15 games. Trailblazers won five of last seven games with Boston, winning two of last three visits here. Three of last four series games stayed under.

Wizards won four games in row and 10 of last 13; they’re 6-5 as road underdogs. Over is 3-1-1 in their last five games. Pistons won last two games after a 4-11 skid; they’re 1-6 in last seven games as a home favorite- over is 6-3 in their last nine games. Washington won five of its last six games with Detroit, losing two of last three visits to Motor City. in series where home side won seven of last eight series games. Four of last six series games stayed under total.

Brooklyn snapped 11-game skid last night in New Orleans; they’re 5-8-1 in last 14 games as a road underdog, 2-2-1 if they played night before. Charlotte won eight of last nine home games, covering last three. Last four Hornet games stayed under the total. Hornets won five of last six games with Brooklyn; over is 4-1 in last five series games played here. Nets split last four visits here, but covered all four games.

Embiid (rest) will not play for 76ers tonite. Sixers won eight of last ten games, are 8-3 in last 11 games as a road underdog. Under is 6-1 in their last seven games. Hawks won 10 of last 12 games, are 3-1 in last four games as a home favorite. Three of last four Atlanta games went over. Philly lost nine of last ten games with Atlanta (2-7 vs spread in last nine); they lost last five visits here (2-3 vs spread). Four of last five series games went over total.

Milwaukee lost its last four games (0-4 vs spread), is 5-10 as a road underdog, 1-5 if they played night before. Over is 5-3 in their last eight road games. Heat won last two games, are 4-4 as a home favorite. Four of last five Miami games went over the total. Bucks won seven of last nine games with Miami, winning three of last four visits here. Three of last four series games went over total.

Phoenix lost four of last five games, is 3-7 in its last ten games as a road underdog. Suns’ last five games went over total. Knicks lost six of last eight games, are 10-3 as home favorites; last three New York games went over total. Suns won four of last six games with New York; they lost three of last four games in MSG, but are 3-1 vs spread in those games. Under is 6-2 in last eight series games.

Rockets lost four of last six games; they’re 10-6 as road favorites, 8-2 if they played night before. Rockets’ last three games stayed under. Grizzlies won/covered last four home games; they’re 6-4 as home underdogs. Over is 6-3-1 in their last ten games. Memphis won five of last seven games with Houston; over is 7-3 in last 10 series games. Rockets lost three of last five visits here.

San Antonio won six of its last eight games, is 2-0 as a road underdog. Over is 11-2 in their last 13 games. Cleveland lost three of last five overall, but they’re 19-3 SU at home, 9-4-1 in last 14 games as a home favorite. Under is 7-5 in their last 12 home games. Spurs won eight of last ten games with Cleveland (2-2 since Lebron came back to Cavs); San Antonio won four of last five visits here (3-2 vs spread). Over is 7-3 in last ten series games.

Sacramento lost seven of last eight games, is 7-10 as a road underdog. Under is 5-2 in their last seven road games. Chicago lost five of last seven games, is 3-10 in last 13 games as a home favorite. Three of Bulls’ last four games went over total. Bulls won last three games with Sacramento by 18-5-7 points; Kings lost last five visits to Windy City, but covered four of the five losses. Last six series games stayed under.

Indiana won seven of last nine games, is 5-8 as a road underdog, 1-6 if they played night before. Last three Pacer games stayed under total. Utah won its last five games but is 2-7 vs spread in its last nine; they’re 6-10 as a home favorite. Last three Jazz games went over total. Jazz won last two games with Indiana after losing six of previous seven series games. Pacers split last four visits here. Four of last six series games stayed under.

Clippers are without Paul/Griffin; LA won seven of last eight games, is 2-6 vs spread in last eight road games- under is 6-2-1 in their last nine overall. Denver won three of last four games, is 1-5 vs spread in its last six home games. Nuggets’ last nine games all went over the total. Clippers won six of last eight games with Denver, winning by 15-17 points in last two visits here. Eight of last nine series games stayed under.

**Udog** · 01-21-2017, 08:41 AM

NBA

Saturday, January 21

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Trend Report
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5:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. BOSTON
Portland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games on the road
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Boston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

6:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. DETROIT
Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games at home
Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. CHARLOTTE
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Brooklyn's last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Charlotte is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Brooklyn

7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
Philadelphia is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

7:30 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. MIAMI
Milwaukee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Milwaukee's last 19 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Miami's last 19 games when playing Milwaukee
Miami is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Milwaukee

7:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing New York
Phoenix is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing New York
New York is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
New York is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Phoenix

8:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. MEMPHIS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Houston is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games
Memphis is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Houston

8:30 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. CLEVELAND
San Antonio is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games
San Antonio is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 10-4-1 ATS in its last 15 games at home

9:00 PM
INDIANA vs. UTAH
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Indiana's last 14 games
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing Chicago
Sacramento is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento

9:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. DENVER
LA Clippers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Denver's last 9 games when playing LA Clippers
Denver is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Clippers

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**Udog** · 01-21-2017, 09:36 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, January 21

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PORTLAND (18 - 27) at BOSTON (26 - 16) - 1/21/2017, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 18-27 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
PORTLAND is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 51-36 ATS (+11.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
BOSTON is 72-53 ATS (+13.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 124-159 ATS (-50.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
BOSTON is 102-138 ATS (-49.8 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 2-2 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (23 - 19) at DETROIT (20 - 24) - 1/21/2017, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 31-14 ATS (+15.6 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
DETROIT is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-4 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-2 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BROOKLYN (9 - 33) at CHARLOTTE (22 - 21) - 1/21/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
BROOKLYN is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 6-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 6-3 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (15 - 26) at ATLANTA (25 - 18) - 1/21/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 69-45 ATS (+19.5 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in January games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 7-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 8-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (20 - 22) at MIAMI (13 - 30) - 1/21/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 141-183 ATS (-60.3 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 146-108 ATS (+27.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 7-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 7-2 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (13 - 29) at NEW YORK (19 - 25) - 1/21/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 25-37 ATS (-15.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
PHOENIX is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 89-61 ATS (+21.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (33 - 13) at MEMPHIS (26 - 19) - 1/21/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 154-117 ATS (+25.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
HOUSTON is 28-18 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
HOUSTON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
HOUSTON is 110-78 ATS (+24.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
HOUSTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
HOUSTON is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 6-4 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 6-4 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (33 - 9) at CLEVELAND (30 - 11) - 1/21/2017, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 2-2 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (16 - 26) at CHICAGO (21 - 23) - 1/21/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 88-110 ATS (-33.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 54-74 ATS (-27.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 121-164 ATS (-59.4 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 42-62 ATS (-26.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 35-51 ATS (-21.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 2-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (22 - 20) at UTAH (28 - 16) - 1/21/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in road games this season.
INDIANA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 2-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 2-2 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (29 - 15) at DENVER (17 - 24) - 1/21/2017, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 5-4 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 6-3 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 01-21-2017, 02:23 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Saturday, January 21

LA Clippers @ Denver

Game 521-522
January 21, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
115.962
Denver
125.137
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 9
213
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 4 1/2
221 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(-4 1/2); Under

Indiana @ Utah

Game 519-520
January 21, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
119.265
Utah
120.776
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 1 1/2
194
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 7 1/2
201 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+7 1/2); Under

Sacramento @ Chicago

Game 517-518
January 21, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
117.143
Chicago
115.560
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Sacramento
by 1 1/2
215
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 7
204 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
(+7); Over

San Antonio @ Cleveland

Game 515-516
January 21, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
122.667
Cleveland
127.305
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 4 1/2
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 2
212 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-2); Under

Houston @ Memphis

Game 513-514
January 21, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
119.416
Memphis
125.865
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 6 1/2
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
215 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(+1 1/2); Over

Phoenix @ New York

Game 511-512
January 21, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
113.691
New York
123.254
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 9 1/2
227
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 5
221 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(-5); Over

Milwaukee @ Miami

Game 509-510
January 21, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
117.452
Miami
112.865
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 4 1/2
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 1
206
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+1); Over

Philadelphia @ Atlanta

Game 507-508
January 21, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
118.603
Atlanta
122.174
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 3 1/2
206
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 10
199 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+10); Over

Brooklyn @ Charlotte

Game 505-506
January 21, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
115.911
Charlotte
121.246
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 5 1/2
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 12
220 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(+12); Over

Washington @ Detroit

Game 503-504
January 21, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
116.950
Detroit
124.286
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 7 1/2
205
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
Pick
210
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
Under

Portland @ Boston

Game 501-502
January 21, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
113.945
Boston
124.028
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 10
211
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 8
218 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-8); Under

**Udog** · 01-21-2017, 04:03 PM

NBA

Saturday, January 21

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Saturday’s NBA Game of the Day: Spurs at Cavaliers
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The Cavs are just 2-7 ATS in the New Year, but have covered in the three previous meetings with the Spurs.

San Antonio Spurs at Cleveland Cavaliers (-2.5, 212)

The possibility that one or two of the stars on either roster won't play shouldn't diminish the excitement too much when they San Antonio Spurs visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love is dealing with back spasms while Spurs center Pau Gasol will be sidelined after suffering a fractured finger on Thursday.

Gasol was injured in warmups prior to Thursday's 118-104 win over the Denver Nuggets and is out indefinitely after undergoing hand surgery on Friday. "It was pregame," San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich told reporters. "He and Kyle Anderson got hooked up somehow or another in a layup line or just rebound, and broke the finger. ... But he's going to be out for a while." Love's injury in not expected to be long term, but he sat out the last two games after being limited in a loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday. Cleveland went to a smaller lineup with Love out on Thursday and started veteran shooting guard James Jones, who buried four 3-pointers in 20 minutes during a 118-103 triumph over the Phoenix Suns.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC

LINE HISTORY: The Cavaliers opened as 2.5-point home favorites over the Spurs and the line hasn’t moved. As for the total, it opened at 212 and like the line hasn’t budged. Check out the complete line history here.

INJURY REPORT:

Spurs - PG Tony Parker (probable, foot,) C Pau Gasol (out indefinitely, finger)

Cavaliers - C Tristan Thompson (probable, finger), PF Kevin Love (questionable, back), SG J.R. Smith (late March, thumb), PF Chris Anderson (out for season, knee)

POWER RANKINGS: Spurs (-12.6) - Cavaliers (-6.6) + home court (-3) = Spurs -3

WHAT SHARPS SAY: "Six of the Spurs' nine losses this year have been by five points or less, including all three in January. While things are getting a bit worrisome if you're a Cavs fan.The champs are just 5-4 SU and 2-7 ATS in the New Year."

ABOUT THE SPURS (33-9 SU, 24-17-1 ATS, 26-16 O/U): San Antonio is well-positioned to absorb the loss of Gasol thanks to the strong play of small forward Kawhi Leonard, who was announced as an All-Star starter when the team was announced on Thursday. The San Diego State product posted his fifth consecutive 30-point effort with 34 points in the win over the Nuggets and is averaging 33.4 points on 63.6 percent shooting in the last five contests. "Kawhi was super, but he’s getting paid to be super and he knows it, and he relishes the challenges and knows his responsibilities," Popovich told reporters.

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (30-11 SU, 18-21-2 ATS, 21-20 O/U): Cleveland was the only team with a pair of players voted to start the All-Star game, with Kyrie Irving earning the nod in the backcourt and superstar LeBron James among the three frontcourt players. Irving broke out of a shooting slump with 26 points on 10-of-20 shooting on Thursday while James added 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting, 15 assists and nine rebounds. “Obviously for me and (Irving), we want to try and do what we need to do to help our ball club win and lead those guys the right way," James told reporters after the Cavaliers got a combined 13 3-pointers from role players Jones, Iman Shumpert and Channing Frye on Thursday, "but those guys were locked in and we needed it."

TRENDS:

* Spurs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
* Cavaliers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
* Over is 9-1 in Spurs last 10 games following a straight up win.
* Over is 12-3-1 in Cavaliers last 16 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
* Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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